Chef de Partie - Variable Hours

We are seeking 4 talented and versatile Chef de Parties (Variable Hours) to join our dynamic culinary team in our Catering and Retail Services (CRS) team in the House of Lords.

As a Variable Hours Chef, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining by supporting our culinary operations across various shifts and locations. Your ability to adapt to different stations, menus, and service styles will be essential to maintaining our high standards of quality and consistency.

This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament! Your passion will shine through the dishes you help create and feel comfortable to work in a fast-paced professional environment.

You’ll be accountable to:

• Oversee and manage the operation of an assigned section.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean, organised, and in good working condition.
• Adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the CRS Standards.
• Ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest quality standards.
• Cook food items according to recipes and specifications.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and taste.
• Minimise food wastage.

What we’re looking for:

• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth event execution.
• Proven experience as a CDP within the section you work in.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for food and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings & weekends.

It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…

• Experience in banqueting or catering is a plus.

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 23rd February 2025.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.

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